Adrian lowered his head, the guilt and self-blame on his face deepening by several shades.
Alex was silent for a moment before speaking in a deep voice. "Adrian, go immediately and notify Cedric, and have him thoroughly inspect the Clan Protection Grand Formation. The Heaven, Earth, and Human sub-formations must remain fully activated at all times."
"Then, go find Tobias. Have him select four hundred sharp and capable disciples, divided into teams of fifty, to patrol the four directional entrances of the Holy Land in day and night shifts, east, west, south, and north."
"Every suspicious individual is to be strictly interrogated."
Adrian was dumbfounded. "Saint Lord, why is this necessary?"
"The Hale family is very likely about to face an unprecedented catastrophe." Alex narrowed his eyes, his tone heavy as stone.
"If we do not make foolproof preparations in advance, I am afraid the entire Hale family will find it hard to escape this fated tribulation."
